In our area, the time to prepare beds for planting ferns is in the spring since all but the hardiest species die back in our ...

To expand your knowledge on the best bedding plants for shade we've asked garden experts what ferns to put on your list. 1. Blechnum spicant, The Deer Fern 'One of my favourite ferns for shade is ...

When the weather went from heavy snow and frigid temperatures to 68 degrees, the emergence of daffodils exploded. Crocuses ...

Mature ferns are of little interest to deer, but they may eat tender fiddleheads before they unfurl. Ferns can be used massed in mixed plantings, planted to trail along foundations or shrubbery ...

In the wild, Japanese painted ferns have an excellent defense against deer who may want to take a bite. That being said, rabbits and snails are more common pests. You can deter them with natural ...